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Industry: Healthcare

Accredited Home Care Named One of the Most Influential Family-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles

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Taffy and I are honored to be named to this distinguished group of family-owned businesses. This recognition validates Accredited’s commitment to provide the finest patient care and career growth opportunities for our employees, and to keep home care affordable and accessible.


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“Taffy and I are honored to be named to this distinguished group of family-owned businesses,” noted Accredited founder and owner Barry Berger. “This recognition validates Accredited’s commitment to provide the finest patient care and career growth opportunities for our employees, and to keep home care affordable and accessible.”

The latest accolade follows Accredited being named among the “Best Places to Work throughout California” just a few weeks ago by Forbes Magazine. Since opening their business back in 1980, Barry and Taffy Berger have expanded Accredited from a modest, single location start-up into one of the largest privately-owned home care providers west of the Mississippi, with seven offices employing more than 4,000 Californians.

“In an industry that’s become increasingly automated and backed by venture capital, I am proud of the meaningful relationships we’ve built the old-fashioned way — through face-to-face meetings and having our nurses available to answer patient calls at midnight,” Berger continued. “Although it certainly plays its part, technology alone isn’t the answer … having a powerful app isn’t enough to succeed in our industry.”

Mr. Berger has dedicated his career to making home care services readily available to Californians who, in growing numbers, have voiced their preference to age in place. As a longstanding contributor to patient advocacy campaigns in Sacramento, he served as board chair of the California Association for Health Services at Home and was presented the 2010 Lois C. Lillick Award for his lifetime contributions to the home care industry.

According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, family-owned businesses account for 90% of American companies today. Their prevalence speaks to the positive impact family leadership has on customers. Additionally, family-owned businesses, such as Accredited Home Care, are largely considered to be more stable, trustworthy and customer-friendly.

About Accredited Home Care

Accredited provides non-medical home care to the disabled, elderly and homebound throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. Accredited also provides in-home respite care to nearly 5,000 developmentally disabled clients from San Diego to the Oregon border, through vendor agreements with 17 of California’s 21 Regional Centers. For more information about Accredited Home Care and the services it provides, please call Steven Davidson at (818) 205-0435, or visit http://www.accreditednursing.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Four Big Must-dos Before Deploying Your Bots

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Organizations need to look at multiple factors and ask questions for long-term RPA success


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As adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) goes more mainstream, enthusiastic yet unsuspecting businesses can fall victim to a potential number of bot blind spots.

“Think macro to micro,” says Will Funderberg, a director in Jabian Consulting’s Charlotte office. “There are some tasks at this stage of RPA usage that align perfectly with their utility. But before deploying anything, it’s essential to get a really good handle on a well thought out use and integration strategy to take advantage of what this technology can provide.”

To review, an RPA tool operates by mapping and mimicking the manual computerized processes humans do. The software bot follows computer pathways to access multiple applications to automate and perform rule-based tasks that are highly repetitive and labor intensive.

As presented on Jabian Consulting’s Strategy That Works Podcast, here are some key considerations to think about when implementing RPA:


  •     Think volume and value – High task volumes, customer touchpoints and value of a person’s time are where RPA will deliver the most value. Initially look for areas where task volumes are extremely high, such if a task is repeated thousands of times a month. For example, Finance loves RPA. Giving it back hours at the end of the month by helping them close books more quickly can be a significant win over time.

  •     Cost vs. time – Yes, RPA software and license costs can be pretty inexpensive. But utilization is almost less about the dollars and more about the ancillary impacts of time saved and maximized efficiencies. If a repetitive task only needs to be automated for six months, it might still make sense to deploy a bot. The cost of several weeks of set up could be quickly recouped through the greater efficiency of using a person’s time elsewhere.

  •     Look at the arc of use and deployment – “While a single use case can build interest, lack of due diligence over expanded deployments will create issues,” says Jed Manfull, manager with Jabian Consulting, Charlotte. Organizations need to look at multiple factors and ask questions for long-term RPA success, including:


o    What is our value proposition?

o    What and how many functions can be automated?

o    How are we going to integrate or interact with different business areas?

o    What is our governance structure going to look like?

o    How do we to scale up?

o    What does usage look like in five years?

  •     RPA ownership – Any department can take a manual repetitive task, load a bot on their desktop, and automate it. However, IT should know what’s going on to help with possible issues and oversee future applications. So, on the very front end of setting up an RPA capability, establish an understanding between who is using RPA and who will ultimately support it.

Delve deeper into the current state of Robotic Process Automation in Episode #2 of the Strategy That Works Podcast.

Strategy That Works Podcast features the best minds in management and technology. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

About Jabian Consulting

Jabian Consulting is a strategic management and technology consulting firm with an integrated approach to creating and implementing strategies, enhancing business processes, developing human capital, and better aligning technology – ultimately helping clients become more competitive and profitable. Jabian blends functional expertise, industry knowledge, and senior experience to think strategically and act practically. It’s a Strategy that Works®.

For more information, visit http://www.jabian.com.

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Robert Amberg, (678) 824-7372‬

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Business: Executives

ASTM International Establishes Werner H. Gumpertz Award in Honor of SGH Co-Founder

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ASTM International Werner H. Gumpertz Award

Werner H. Gumpertz

Werner’s leadership, vision, and enthusiasm helped guide the industry for more than sixty years. With this award, his legacy will continue long into the future.


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ASTM International has established a new industry award in honor of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) co-founder Werner H. Gumpertz. The organization’s board of directors approved the Werner H. Gumpertz Award following their board meeting in Boston, MA, last month.

“As a result of his exceptional work on standards over six decades, Werner Gumpertz played a major role in creating a strong technical foundation for our modern built environment,” said ASTM International President Katharine Morgan in a release. “Our board is thrilled to celebrate his legacy by creating just our eighth society-level award in his honor.”

Mr. Gumpertz, who is considered a pioneer of the modern practice of building technology, died in 2017 after a long and accomplished career. He served as a longtime ASTM International member, served as chair of the organization’s roofing and waterproofing committee (D08), and was active in several other committees.

“As a recipient of ASTM International’s Walter C. Voss Award and the William C. Cullen Award, among others, Werner has been well recognized for his achievements, but Werner’s incalculable contribution to standards development, advancement of building quality, and encouragement to those who would pursue these goals, deserved more,” said SGH Consulting Principal Thomas Schwartz, an ASTM International fellow and past chairman of the organization’s board of directors. “This award is a well-deserved celebration of his legacy, and those future recipients whose names ultimately adorn this plaque should have to pass one very high bar.”

ASTM International will present the Werner H. Gumpertz Award annually to an engineer, scientist, or architect who has made significant professional contributions to the field of building technology or to solving multidisciplinary technical problems in the construction industry. Both ASTM International members and nonmembers are eligible for nomination.

“I am thrilled to announce the foundation of this new award, which will honor Mr. Gumpertz’s efforts to encourage others to grow and advance the profession,” said SGH Senior Principal Niklas Vigener, Head of Building Technology. “His leadership, vision, and enthusiasm helped guide the industry for more than sixty years. With this award, his legacy will continue long into the future.”

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) is a national engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures, building enclosures, and materials. Our award-winning work encompasses building, energy, civil/infrastructure, and science/defense projects in the United States, Canada, and more than thirty additional countries.

SGH has offices in Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City, San Francisco, Southern California, and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.sgh.com.

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The Cannabis Hemp Heritage Act Files for 2020 Election

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The Cannabis Hemp Heritage Act of 2020 proudly announces the launching its website and official campaign to amend Prop. 64 this upcoming General Election November 3, 2020.

After having predicted and witnessed the failings of California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), a broad coalition of concerned citizens, patient advocates, and liberty-minded individuals have come together to preserve California’s Cannabis Heritage through simple and reasonable legislation. This initiative was crafted originally by Jack Herer and polished by his peers and associates over the last 30 years.

This year’s version of the initiative adds second amendment protections for cannabis consumers. Having already seen the early attempts by states and special interest groups to pass laws that infringe upon cannabis consumers’ 2A rights, this Act preemptively aims to defend this constitutional right. This Act also aims to protect all our other guaranteed constitutional rights.

Previous amendments to the Act include banning of un-natural GMO cannabis seeds, citing the 9th and 10th amendments of the federal constitution, and creating guides to address the DUI issue. This initiative also guarantees the right to personal grows, frees a greater number of non-violent Cannabis prisoners, and limits taxation and licensing fees. The latter of which are the two major stumbling blocks facing the post- Prop. 64 cannabis industry.

The #CHHA2020 campaign in currently raising funds and preparing a volunteer effort to gather the required signatures to place this important initiative on the ballot. Learn more about the initiative, sign up for updates, become a volunteer, and donate to the campaign at http://www.chha2020.com

Contact: Patrick H. Moore, Proponent

Email: patrick@chha2020.com

Phone: 831-229-0399

Website: http://www.chha2020.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chha2020/

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Technology: Electronics

Xicato Expands Family of Miniature Smart Drivers with Wireless Control

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Xicato’s Miniature Driver

“Flicker free dimming is crucial in delivering the most elegant lighting experiences. XMD does just that while fitting discretely within adapters for our low voltage MULTISYSTEM® tracks,” Aristide Stucchi, President of A.A.G Stucchi.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Xicato, the leading provider of smart building wireless controls and highest quality light sources, today announced the general availability of XMD, a purpose-built form factor Xicato grade driver that fits into compact track adapters for elegant designs. XMD’s narrow, rectangular and low-profile footprint allows Luminaire designs with minimal visual impact with deep-dimming and smart driver control with wireless BLE option. XMD joins the widely regarded XID, which comes in disk form factor and has been used in downlight, spot, and cylindrical pendant applications. Both provide the deepest flicker-free dimming to 0.1% that Xicato drivers are renowned for, achieving a level of natural control that leading architects and designers strive for and can be optionally paired with Bluetooth wireless mesh for intelligent, individual, wireless lighting fixture control further expanding the driver options for our customers.

XMD is already entering the market alongside A.A.G. Stucchi, where its tiny printed circuit board assembly fits completely inside the Stucchi DC track adapter; “Flicker free dimming is crucial in delivering the most elegant lighting experiences. XMD does just that while fitting discretely within adapters for our low voltage MULTISYSTEM® tracks,” Aristide Stucchi, President of A.A.G Stucchi.

“With XMD, we are providing an option toward Xicato’s goal of enhancing spaces while supporting the light designer’s need for solutions that virtually disappear,” said Amir Zoufonoun, Xicato’s CEO. “Our best in class lights will be supported by an expanding portfolio of best in class drivers that meet Xicato’s standards of quality to provide complete solutions.”

Key features and benefits:

1.    XMD measures 12.5mm x 77mm x 6mm (about the size of a stick of chewing gum) while XID comes in disk form factor at ø48mm x 12mm

2.    Both drivers accept a 48V DC input and power luminaires at up to 60W while supporting deep, flicker-free dimming to 0.1%

3.    Both drivers have a programmable constant current output from 175mA to 1400mA and 2.5V to 45V

4.    XID supports 0-10V input control while the XMD supports a 100k Ohm POT for trim control

5.    The Optional meshed Bluetooth control available for both drivers, can be over-the-air (OTA) updated, and is able to be migrated to standard Bluetooth mesh

Both XMD and XID are part of Xicato Onboard, a series of embeddable products by which any 3rd party device can be upgraded to be wirelessly controlled and monitored via Bluetooth mesh and operate seamlessly with Xicato’s award winning Controls Platform.

About Xicato

Xicato is defining the future of smart buildings, delivering the absolute best quality, highest performing and most reliable light sources, as well as other wirelessly connected intelligent devices including drivers, sensors, switches, gateways, controls electronics, and software. Xicato products inspire architects, designers and building owners to dream up and create more beautiful and healthier environments with smarter and more connected experiences. With an installed base approaching 10 million nodes, throughout thousands of locations in over 30 countries worldwide, backed by a strong team of innovators based in Silicon Valley, Xicato continues to stay ahead of customer needs in a variety of verticals including the world’s most renowned museums and cathedrals, retail shops and hotels, offices and hospitals. For more information, visit xicato.com. Xicato and the Xicato logo are registered trademarks of Xicato, Inc.

Media contact:

Stacey Duncan

Director Marketing Communications

stacey.duncan@xicato.com

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Industry: Healthcare

Why are more RNs deciding to travel?

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Reasons For Travel Nursing

Six of the Most Important Reasons that RNs Choose Travel Nursing

There are as many reasons for deciding to become a travel nurse as there are travelers. As healthcare staffing experts, we do hear some common themes.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Travel nurses, so named because they “travel” from location to location, fill short- and long-term staffing needs at hospitals across the U.S. The popularity of travel nursing is in part due to a decades-long nursing shortage that creates temporary staffing shortfalls in hospitals. The need for travel nurses shows no signs of easing, and a strong healthcare employment market means that skilled healthcare professionals have more career options than ever.

Many RNs choose to travel because of the enticing travel nurse pay and the opportunities for career advancement. But sometimes the reasons for choosing travel nursing are intangible: adventure, experience, time-off, an opportunity to give back. Because it’s key for employers to understand the motivations behind career choices, top travel nursing agency, American Traveler is sharing six inspiring traveler stories, from nurses who have decided to travel for reasons and lifestyles that are as different as can be.

1. A First Time Traveler / New Nurse

Full of energy and enthusiasm, our agency’s first-time travelers want to see and do as much as they can, explore new cities, meet new people and work in new clinical settings. Real Traveler Story: Young and road tripping with friends, Melissa’s goal was to visit all of California’s main attractions, especially San Francisco.

2. A Family Traveler

Many of American Traveler’s RNs take the journey with family — including partners, kids, and even pets — creating priceless life experiences for the whole gang. Real Traveler Story: Tamara is a Certified Surgical Tech who traveled with her three children while finishing up nursing school.

3. A Break-Taking Traveler

Some RNs travel so that they can spend their time off seeing the world and pursuing their life-passions and hobbies. Traveling gives them the freedom to choose when and where they work. Real Traveler Story: An Operating Room RN who travels so that she can spend her time off seeing the world and pursuing her passions. Chef, blogger, skateboarder and freelance photographer: this RN does it all.

4. An Experienced Traveler

With multiple assignments on their resumes, experienced travelers know the drill. Hospitals want to hire them, and they can count on a steady stream of work. Real Traveler Story: Stephanie just completed her 30th assignment with American Traveler. She’s worked consistently for years, most recently in Alaska where she did a lot of exploring.

5. An Adventure-Seeking Traveler

“Adventure Travelers” are known for non-stop sightseeing and thrill-seeking. They’re into sharing their photo-friendly explorations on social media. Real Traveler Story: Ashlee is a non-stop wanderer. She wants to do it all! East Coast to West Coast and beyond. She is dedicated to sharing on social media and encouraging others to follow their dreams.

6. A Humanitarian Traveler

Some of American Traveler’s most altruistic RNs take their skills to locations where the less-fortunate need specialized care. Traveling gives them the flexible schedule and the earning power to donate their time. Real Traveler Story: Amy, a Surgical Tech takes her skills to other countries to help individuals in need of medical treatment.

Resource: Types of Travelers – Infographic

About American Traveler

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is a healthcare staffing agency that staffs nursing and allied health professionals at more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide including over 80% of the largest hospital systems in the United States. American Traveler is GSA-approved and a go-to staffing source for temporary and permanent registered nurses, occupational therapists and physical therapists. The company has continuously demonstrated the quality of its healthcare staffing services by earning the Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval since 2005.

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Health: Mental Health

Gloomiest Places in America – New Study Reveals Pacific NW #1

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Gloomiest Places in America

With a high Percentage of Cloud Cover, low Average Hours of Daylight, and many Days with Precipitation – Seattle and Portland are officially the Gloomiest Places in America.


PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

As we near the winter months, some areas of the country are affected by the changing seasons more than others. We’ve determined the Gloomiest Places in America, and the Pacific Northwest won’t be happy about it.

Topping our list at #1 and #2 are Seattle and Portland – both famous for their coffee shops and the 90’s “grunge” music genre that reflects this oft-oppressive feeling of Gloom.

Of the 50 largest metro areas, the top 10 Gloomiest Places are:

1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

2. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

3. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY

4. Cleveland-Elyria, OH

5. Pittsburgh, PA

6. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

7. Columbus, OH

8. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI

9. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

10. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

The data team at BestPlaces.net determined each metro area’s Gloom Score by looking at three key environmental factors for the months of November, December, and January:

  • Percentage of Cloud Cover

  • Average Hours of Daylight

  • Days with Precipitation


Also in the top 10 – Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and upstate New York can be bitterly cold and cloudy in the winter. As such, the list of Gloomy Places doesn’t hold too many surprises.

Alaska might come to mind as a gloomy place, and indeed country’s gloomiest counties are in that state. But those parts of Alaska (e.g. Juneau and Ketchikan) weren’t included in this study because they’re not in the 50 largest metro areas. Furthermore, some smaller metro areas like Fairbanks actually have less cloud cover in these months than one might expect.

The Danish concept of “Hygge” means making the most of these times of year by being cozy and partaking in activities that elevate mood – such as reading books, lighting candles, and playing board games with friends and family. For more on “Hygge” read our list of Top Hygge Cities.

If you live in a Gloomy Place you may be at risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), symptoms of which include feeling down, having low energy, and disruption of your sleep patterns. Although the specific cause of SAD remains unknown, reduced levels of sunlight can disrupt your circadian rhythms, reduce serotonin, and affect melatonin levels.

Therefore, it’s important to take active steps to counteract these tendencies. Exercise, healthy eating, light therapy, and regular social interaction are some of the basics. It’s normal to have “down” days, but if you have extended periods like this you should see your doctor.

Looking at the full ranking before, it’s not surprising to see famously bright places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles coming up as the Least Gloomy Places. Oklahoma City and New Orleans are a bit unexpected, but maybe now they’ll find their way onto people’s lists when it’s time to beat the winter blues.

Click here for the full ranking of Top 50 Gloomiest Places in America.

About BestPlaces

With over 3 million monthly users, BestPlaces (http://www.bestplaces.net) is the nation’s premier source for finding your best place to live. Founded by author and researcher Bert Sperling over thirty years ago, BestPlaces helps users make informed decisions about where to live, work, and retire. Bert’s bestselling books “Cities Ranked and Rated” and “Best Places to Raise Your Family” are published by John Wiley & Sons and he was tagged as the “The Guy Who Picks the Best Places” by the New York Times. BestPlaces is responsible for more “Best Places” studies and research than any other single organization.

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Business: Insurance

What Is The Difference Between Liability And Full Coverage Car Insurance

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“Drivers should choose wisely between sticking to liability only coverage or going full coverage. Check our website for more info and free quotes”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


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Compare-autoinsurance.org (http://compare-autoinsurance.org/) is a top auto insurance brokerage website, providing car insurance quotes online from trustworthy agencies all over the United States. This website offers car insurance info about different coverage types and money-saving tips.

When it comes to car insurance, drivers have to choose between liability only or full coverage. In some cases, their decision does not depend solely on them. Full coverage is optional only if the policyholder owns the car. The holder of the car loan will require full coverage to the extent the policyholder owes on the car.

Liability provides coverage to other people for their injuries and property damaged sustained during an accident caused by the policyholder. Basically, it covers the victims of the policyholder’s wrongdoings. This policy is also referred to as “third-party coverage”. Without liability coverage, the policyholder will have to pay for everything from his own finances. Most insurance companies split liability coverage into two main components:

Bodily Injury. It includes medical bills, lost wages and other costs related to treating physical and psychological traumas. Bodily Injury is represented in contracts with 2 different numbers ($50.000/$100.000), which represent the maximum amount the insurer will pay out per person and the maximum amount paid for the entire accident.

Property damage. It includes the costs of repairing a car that has been damaged by the policyholder. It is usually the third number from the liability coverage limits (($50.000/$100.000/$50.000)

Full coverage extends the basic protection offered by liability only. Unlike liability coverage, full coverage will also cover the costs of repairing the policyholder’s car, no matter who caused the accident. Full coverage provides the following policies:


  • Comprehensive coverage. It covers damage caused by other factors than a collision. If the car is damaged by extreme weather, objects or debris falling from the sky, animal attacks, riots, comprehensive will cover it. Furthermore, comprehensive car insurance also covers car theft.

  • Collision coverage. If the car is damaged during a collision with another vehicle or structure, this portion of the auto insurance will reimburse the driver. It also covers cases when the owner flips over his car and damages it.

Additionally, clients can access:

  • Roadside assistance. A team of experts will provide the following services: jumpstarting the car’s battery, delivering fuel, towing the car or locking/unlocking services.

  • Rental coverage. Covers the cost of renting a new car while the covered one is in service.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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Business: Executives

ACCESS DMC Appoints Jim Cavanagh as Senior Vice President of Sales

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Jim Cavanagh - SVP of Sales

ACCESS Senior Vice President of Sales, Jim Cavanagh

Jim is a natural leader who lives and breathes collaboration. There’s no question he has the skills and experience to continue building and guiding our National Sales team. – Jennifer Miller, CEO


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

DMC Leader ACCESS Destination Services has announced the appointment of Jim Cavanagh as Senior Vice President of Sales effective immediately.

Jim joins ACCESS with more than 15 years of meeting and event experience as a professional sales leader and marketer who understands what motivates corporations, sales professionals, and third party meeting and incentive organizations to drive change and increase engagement through meetings and incentives.

Based in Chicago, Jim was most recently Vice President of Strategic Development with Motivation Excellence where he was responsible for sales training, strategic planning, and client management for Fortune 100 accounts. Prior to that he was Senior Business Development Management for ITA Group, Inc. for eleven years. Jim has been recognized for achievements with several awards, including 14-time President’s Club Winner, Sales Professional of the Year, and Alumni of the Year.

In his role as Senior Vice President of Sales, Jim will lead and direct the ACCESS National Sales team. This experienced and dedicated group will continue to take a broad, hands-on approach to building and enhancing key client relationships.

“Jim is a natural leader who lives and breathes collaboration. There’s no question he has the skills and experience to continue building and guiding our National Sales team in their efforts better serve our clients across the country. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Jim join the ACCESS team,” said ACCESS CEO Jennifer Miller.

About ACCESS

Founded in 1969, ACCESS sets the standard for excellence in award-winning, experience-based destination management services and event production throughout North America. Local expertise everywhere. Innovative solutions anywhere.

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PMV Pharma Secures $62 Million in Series C Financing To Develop Cancer Drugs Targeting p53

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CRANBURY, N.J. (PRWEB)

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of p53-targeted small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced the completion of a $62 million Series C financing round. The financing was led by Nextech Invest and other new investors Viking Global Investors and Boxer Capital of Tavistock Group. Existing investors Topspin, Euclidean Capital, InterWest Partners, OrbiMed Advisors, and Osage University Partners also participated in the round.

The proceeds will be used to develop and advance into the clinic the company’s p53 drug candidates.

p53 is the most commonly mutated protein in human cancers, with more than half of all tumors containing mutant p53. The wild type protein plays a pivotal role in the body’s natural defense mechanism against cancer and induces a highly organized program of cellular death to prevent the proliferation of potentially cancerous cells.

Cancer cells often have mutations in p53 that enable them to escape death. PMV Pharma’s unique mechanism of action promises to restore p53 to its normal function, eliminating this escape route and selectively killing the mutant cancer cells without affecting normal tissues.

“PMV has made significant progress in designing small molecules that modulate p53 function, a well-known but previously undrugged target in oncology,” said Thilo Schroeder, Ph.D., Partner of Nextech Invest. “The PMV team, their scientific founders and advisors have created potential therapies that could be first-in-class. Nextech is excited to support PMV in bringing targeted p53 drugs to cancer patients in the clinic.” In conjunction with the Series C financing, Dr. Schroeder will join PMV’s Board of Directors.

“This financing provides PMV Pharma with the resources to broadly expand our pipeline and to bring p53 therapies into the clinic,” said David Mack, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive of PMV Pharma. “We are excited to have Nextech, Viking and Boxer Capital join us in our pursuit of developing meaningful new medicines for large segments of the cancer population. The enthusiasm and confidence from our new and existing investors underscore the important advances we have made.”

About PMV Pharma

PMV Pharma was co-founded by Dr. Arnold Levine, one of the discoverers of the p53 protein and a professor emeritus at the Simons Center for Systems Biology at the Institute for Advanced Study. p53 is the most commonly mutated gene in cancer, with over 50 percent of all human tumors containing a p53 mutant protein. PMV Pharma is developing first-in-class p53 and p53 pathway modulators for the treatment of cancer. Bringing together leaders in the field to utilize over three decades of p53 biology, PMV Pharma combines unique biological understanding with pharmaceutical development focus. PMV Pharma is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Contact

David H. Mack, Ph.D.

President & CEO

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

dmack@pmvpharma.com

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